ASA - What are your pro tips for printing with ASA?

Like @3dsurfr, I primarily print Polymaker Polylite ASA. Most of my parts are small but I do print a couple half bed parts without issues. I’ve found thinner longer parts will warp more and I’ll use mouse ears to keep the corners secure. Some of my parts are .20in x 1in x 5in and have to make sure I only print 4 - 6 max at a time.

I also print a “Prime” cube before printing a production part. Just a small 1in x 1in cube to get everything flowing and chamber warm.

I have a spool of BL ASA but the Red color was so off that I couldn’t use it for production parts. I haven’t printed anything from it yet. My Polymaker settings are:



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